Development and quality evaluation of a finger millet ( (L.) Gaertn.) flour incorporated set yoghurt.

Nutritional and therapeutic properties of yoghurts can be enhanced by incorporating bioactive food components. The present study was focused on formulating a finger millet flour incorporated set yoghurt to deliver the inherent health benefits of finger millet to consumers in a ready-to-eat way. Ten yoghurt samples were formulated incorporating different percentages of finger millet flour.

Obstructive sleep apnoea and perioperative medicine: a growing concern.

Obstructive sleep apnoea represents a sizable public health and economic burden. Owing to rising obesity rates, the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea is increasing, and it is a condition that is significantly underdiagnosed. Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the backlog of elective surgeries is also sizable and growing.

Making the case for spirometry as part of the perioperative multidisciplinary team assessment.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality and is significantly underdiagnosed in the community. Respiratory impairment is a key risk factor for perioperative morbidity and mortality. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) does not recommend routine spirometry before major surgery.

Perioperative comprehensive geriatric assessment: what do we need to know?

As a consequence of an ageing population greater numbers of elderly patients are presenting for both elective and emergency surgery. These older patients typically present with an increased burden of age-related problems and multimorbidity, which is associated with an increased risk of adverse postoperative outcomes. Traditional preoperative assessment models are adept at discerning patients' suitability for anaesthesia and surgery, but there is minimal focus on improving postoperative outcomes.